Full Time Intensive English
Designed to prepare students for a comprehensive understanding of the English language,
and successfully enter West Virginia University.
Many students enter the Intensive English Program (IEP) to gain the necessary language
level to successfully complete an academic program at WVU, while others join to simply
better their conversation abilities. With leveled curriculum, students of any ability
can manage to achieve incredible improvements in their speaking, reading and writing
abilities.
Students come to IEP to learn English and become accustomed to life in the United
States. While the process is not always easy, students learn many things about
themselves and others that will help them succeed in life.
As an IEP student, you will receive help with all aspects of living in Morgantown,
West Virginia. Services include assistance with housing, banking, academic and
personal counseling, and healthcare. IEP students have access to the same university
facilities and services as all WVU students.
Curriculum
Students at all levels of the program follow a core curriculum of Communication Skills (Speaking/Listening), Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary and Independent Study courses.
The goals of the curriculum include:
- Providing instruction and training in the English language
- Familiarizing international students with the educational methods of higher education institutions in the United States
Progression
Student progression from one level of the IEP to the next level at end of semester requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students who do not achieve an average of 3.0 in all courses will be required to repeat their current level in the IEP the following semester.
Student progression from IEP to the Two-Semester English Pathway at WVU requires
a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an endorsement from the IEP Program Coordinator. Students
in the IEP may not progress to a higher AMP ESL path or to full university study
without the requisite test scores.